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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 1,008.84 and 429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 1,008.84 and 429.55 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 1,008.84 = 429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/1,008.84 = 429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 1,008.84 × 429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 433,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,347.22/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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